| Satellite broadband Internet access is one of the | | | | playing video games and streaming music at the |
| fastest connections available to consumers. The | | | | same time, it will affect your connection speed. |
| speed is simply incredible. When you have this | | | | Sometimes Internet connectivity will be reduced, |
| much Internet speed, however, there are some | | | | or simply go out, intermittently. Most of the time, |
| things to keep in mind to make certain the | | | | this can be fixed by "rebooting" the modem. This |
| experience is the best it can be. | | | | procedure is very simple: Just cut the power to |
| Fast Internet means fast downloads. Of course, | | | | the modem for 30 seconds and plug it back in. |
| this carries with it the temptation to download | | | | You'll be surprised how many problems can be |
| just about everything under the sun. The rules of | | | | fixed this way. It's not a hardware or a |
| safe surfing apply more than ever to those with | | | | connection flaw; it's just the way the Internet |
| fast connections. First, you must have anti-virus | | | | works. |
| software and a firewall attached to your | | | | Unfortunately, the Internet suffers from a lot of |
| computer. Many viruses turn infected PC's into | | | | piracy of video and audio material. Remember |
| "zombies" that spew the virus with which they're | | | | that, even though you can download just about |
| infected all over the Internet. This will not only | | | | anything in minutes, it may not be legal to do so. |
| spread the infection, it will eat up all your | | | | The good news is that there are a huge number |
| bandwidth as your computer will be constantly | | | | of sites that allow downloads for free which are |
| connecting to virus servers. When your Internet | | | | entirely legal. Learn about which ones are okay |
| provider finds out what's going on, it will also get | | | | and which ones to avoid. The pirate sites are |
| your connection shut off, in most cases. Make | | | | often virtual Petri dishes for viruses, so it makes |
| sure you have, and understand how to use, | | | | sense to stay away from them as much as |
| anti-virus software. Your firewall will prevent your | | | | possible. |
| computer from hooking up to certain "services" | | | | Also make sure to install any updates of which |
| but this in and of itself is not anti-virus software. | | | | your computer notifies you. These updates |
| Remember, you need both. | | | | frequently have to do with security and security |
| Your connection speed will slow if there are a | | | | is imperative for broadband users. Because your |
| great many users on your connection at the | | | | connection is so fast, it won't take but a few |
| same time, especially if they're all using | | | | minutes to download the necessary software for |
| high-bandwidth features. If your connection seems | | | | the updates and the benefit is that your |
| slow, check to see how many people are online | | | | computer will be protected against the latest |
| before calling tech support. If you, the kids and | | | | threats. Satellite broadband not only makes surfing |
| their friends are all using video sharing sites, | | | | easy; it makes security easy, as well. |